Module 1.4 Prewriting T-Chart
Benefits of Classroom-Library Collaboration to Students and Classroom Teachers

Sandra's Contributions
Brandi's Contributions


Students
Classroom Teachers
academic achievement (McGregor, p.201)
sharing the load (McGregor, p.206)
individualized attention (Peg, Kindergarten Teacher)
more planning, more ideas, feed off each other (Peg, Kindergarten Teacher)
authentic learning (Judy P., 3rd grade Teacher)
teacher librarian enables (Judy P., 3rd grade Teacher)
help w/readings (Tracy, Elementary Art Teacher)
noticing art in books (Tracy, Elementary Art Teacher)

teacher librarian = source of info, expanded instruction
(Tracy, Elementary Art Teacher)

effectively evaluate sites (Paula, Principal)
teacher learns new technology along w/students (Pat, 7th grade SS Teacher)
buy into learning (Mary Ann, 7th grade LA Teacher)
teacher librarian helps w/curriculum (Paula, Principal)
internalize knowledge, library = welcoming
(Karen, 8th grade LA Teacher)

learning process (Mary Ann, 7th grade LA Teacher)
enjoyment (Kelly, HS student teacher)
team teaching, model lessons (Karen, 8th grade LA Teacher)
benefit from 2 teachers (Sherri, HS Teacher)
curriculum integration (Diane, HS Art Teacher)
collaboration will continue to be a prominent theme for advancing student learning and achievement (Schultz-Jones, p. 22)
additional ideas, grading assistance, student success,
great experience (Sherri, HS Teacher)

library is their classroom ( Peg, Kindergarten Teacher)
more planning, more ideas, feed off each other (Peg, Kindergarten Teacher)
how to find answers (Judy P., third-grade teacher)
take state curriculum deeper (Judy P., Third-Grade Teacher)
research, author/illustrators (Tracy, Elementary Art Instructor)
expanded instruction (Tracy, elementary art instructor)
small groups, evaluating websites (Paula, principal)
curriculum (Paula, principal)
buy into learning, use of technology (Mary Ann, 7th Grade LA teacher)
expands on ideas presented, curriculum based (Mary Ann, 7th grade LA teacher)
learn new software (Pat, 7th grade SS teacher)
learn new technology (Pat, 7th grade SS teacher)
citing, using resources (Karen, 8th grade LA teacher)
provide resouces (Karen, 8th grade LA teacher)
rubic expectations (Diane, high school art teacher)
fully intergrate the research and writing process into the work (Diane, high school art teacher)
rubics, expectations, citing (Kelly, high school student teacher)
expanding on the main idea (Kelly, high school student teacher)
research, citing, technology (Sherri, high school teacher)
idea expansion (Sherri, high school teacher)
connection to the world outside school (McGregor, P. 206)
collaborations across subject areas (McGregor, P. 209)
inquiry learning (McGregor, P. 206)
presenting new teaching ideas, suggesting new resources, new ways to use existing resources (McGregor, P. 209)

"TeacherTube Videos - 3rd-Grade Teacher" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=119396&title=3rd_Grade_Teacher>.
"TeacherTube Videos - 7th-Grade Language Arts Teacher" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=125112&title=7th_Grade_Language_Arts_Teacher>.
"TeacherTube Videos - 8th-Grade Language Arts Teacher" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=125114&title=8th_Grade_Language_Arts_Teacher>.
"TeacherTube Videos - 8th-Grade Language Arts Teacher" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=125114&title=8th_Grade_Language_Arts_Teacher>.
"TeacherTube Videos - Elementary Art Instructor" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=121834&title=Elementary_Art_Instructor>.
"TeacherTube Videos - High School Art Teacher" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=121840&title=High_School_Art_Teacher>.
"TeacherTube Videos - Kindergarten Teacher" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=121832&title=Kindergarten_Teacher>.
"TeacherTube Videos - Principal" Web. 9/23/2009 <http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=121838&title=Principal
>.
McGregor, J. Collaboration and Leadership. In Stripling, B. K. and Hughes-Hassell, S. (eds.), Curriculum Connections through the Library. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2003.


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